aSalaam uAlaikum and Good Evening My Stylish Sisters!
Just a quick post to let you know that some of those fabulous scarves and underscarves I posted about back in March are now on ebay for almost 50% off the original prices! In order to make room for some new merchandise I'm getting in I'm offering you amazing discounts, and shipping within the United States is only $2.50!
I have also posted a couple of new items that were not in my original posting, like this Amira style hijab:
Amira Style Hijab
Original Post:
Hijabi Fashions!
Hurry and get your Eid scarves now before they are all sold out! At these prices you can get one for yourself, and another as a gift for a Fashionista Muslimah in your life!
Just go here:
Beautiful Chocolate Brown Hijab
Set of Three Underscarves
Swarovski Crystal Hijab Pins
If you click on any of these you can go under "Seller Info" on the far left and click on "See Other Items" to view everything I have posted.
Ma'Salaama and Happy Shopping!
Fashionably Yours,
The (knows a good bargain when she sees one!) Mujahada in Prada
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Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
~The Unlikely Hijabi~
aSalaam uAlaikum and Good Morning My Stylish Sisters!
I have missed you all soooo much! Insh'Allah everything is well with all of you and your families. I am sitting here sipping my cup of coffee, enjoying a beautiful morning in the eye of the storm before I get swept up in the whirlwind that I call my life.
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a huge Lakers fan. And anyone who knows the Lakers well, knows Kobe Bryant and his amazing basketball skills. But, did anyone know that he is an undercover hijabi?
Not really of course, but he DID recently participate in a controversial photoshoot that was released in this last weekend's Los Angeles Times where he is wearing white from head to toe, and wearing a scarf wrapped as a hijab in a couple of the pictures.
If you haven't seen the pictures, take a look:
Now, you would think that both of these pictures would cause a bit of a stir, maybe some criticism or even conversion rumors about Kobe coming to Islam. Although men who wear a keffiyah or huta often throw it over their shoulders while working or just to keep it out of their way, it is not common practice for a man to tie it in such a manner as in this shoot. What is most interesting to me, though, is the fact that the picture that has created the biggest stir is not the "hijab" pictures, but this one:
In fact, Kobe was quoted as saying the pictures were "a little too artsy" but mainly complained about the cover picture as being too "doctored up" and photoshopped, he has made no mention of the pictures wearing the scarf. Honestly, when I picked up my Sunday paper and saw this insert I had absolutely no idea that it was Kobe until further examination.
Reviews about these pictures have been mixed. Some say they are horrible, ESPN anchors teased Kobe relentlessly after Tuesday's game, others even claiming they are racist. Personally, I think they show a very artistic, fashion-forward, and en-vogue side of a celebrity figure we normally see in a jersey and sneakers. I also think it was pretty brave of him to do such a styled shoot, and it shows how comfortable he is in his own skin. I don't think he has any certain future in being a supermodel, but it was a wonderful attempt to show an alternate side of an outstanding athlete.
So tell me ladies, what do you think? Do these pictures interest you?
Disgust you?
Appeal to you?
Offend you?
Let me know, I'd love to hear your thoughts.Ma'Salaama and GO LAKERS!
Fashionably Yours,
The (Purple and Gold-wearing) Mujahada in Prada
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
~My Fashion Inspirations~
aSalaam uAlaikum and Good Evening My Stylish Sisters!
In every woman's life there is at least one person who especially stands out as an inspiration for her fashion sense and personal style. And I don't mean a famous designer or celebrity. I am talking about that one lady who is near and dear to you who has helped mold you into the fashionista you are today. She may be your mother, your sister, or just a close friend, but whoever she is, I think she deserves some recognition, don't you?
Personally, I have two Fashion Inspirations. Being a revert (convert) to Islam, I think I deserve two. I mean for my sisters who are reading this who are also reverts, when we take our Shahada aren't we starting a brand new life in a way?
My first Fashion Inspiration is my wonderful Mom. Ever since I was little I can remember her wearing the most beautiful, classy, and unique outfits. Although our styles were never quite identical, she was an inspiration to me for always dressing like a sophisticated lady. She is the type of woman who gets up, gets dressed and does her hair and makeup in the morning even when she has nowhere to go. She has never owned a pair of jeans, and instilled in me the value of always looking your best, without sacrficing modesty or femininity. When I started wearing hijab, she wasn't crazy about it at first, but since then has even gone out looking for scarves for me. She always has great ideas about what looks nice on me, and my idea of the perfect day is when I go out shopping with my mom and my daughter. (especially if the mall has Auntie Anne's Pretzels!)
My second Fashion Inspiration is my Amto G. She is a fashionista muslimah in every sense of the word. She was the woman who took me to buy my very first hijab when I decided to start covering. I can still remember it was turquoise and salmon, and she stood me in front of her mirror at her house and wrapped it carefully for me, re-doing it three times before she was satisfied. She was the woman who would show me ways to twist, tie, and flip my scarf to make a dozen different styles for every occassion. Whether she is in jeans with flats, or a skirt with heels she always looks amazing, and I think of her every time I put on my scarf.
These two women are so precious to me, and I miss both of them terribly. Every time I look in my closet to pick out an outfit I remember where I was with my beautiful mom when I bought it, and whenever I wrap my scarf and pin it into place I think of my Amto G. Every piece of clothing represents a mood, an emotion, and a memory and I am so grateful that these two women are part of that.
So, my Stylish Sisters...who is your Fashion Inspiration?
Ma'Salaama and Happy Reminiscing!
Fashionably Yours,
The (sentimental) Mujahada in Prada
In every woman's life there is at least one person who especially stands out as an inspiration for her fashion sense and personal style. And I don't mean a famous designer or celebrity. I am talking about that one lady who is near and dear to you who has helped mold you into the fashionista you are today. She may be your mother, your sister, or just a close friend, but whoever she is, I think she deserves some recognition, don't you?
Personally, I have two Fashion Inspirations. Being a revert (convert) to Islam, I think I deserve two. I mean for my sisters who are reading this who are also reverts, when we take our Shahada aren't we starting a brand new life in a way?
My first Fashion Inspiration is my wonderful Mom. Ever since I was little I can remember her wearing the most beautiful, classy, and unique outfits. Although our styles were never quite identical, she was an inspiration to me for always dressing like a sophisticated lady. She is the type of woman who gets up, gets dressed and does her hair and makeup in the morning even when she has nowhere to go. She has never owned a pair of jeans, and instilled in me the value of always looking your best, without sacrficing modesty or femininity. When I started wearing hijab, she wasn't crazy about it at first, but since then has even gone out looking for scarves for me. She always has great ideas about what looks nice on me, and my idea of the perfect day is when I go out shopping with my mom and my daughter. (especially if the mall has Auntie Anne's Pretzels!)
My second Fashion Inspiration is my Amto G. She is a fashionista muslimah in every sense of the word. She was the woman who took me to buy my very first hijab when I decided to start covering. I can still remember it was turquoise and salmon, and she stood me in front of her mirror at her house and wrapped it carefully for me, re-doing it three times before she was satisfied. She was the woman who would show me ways to twist, tie, and flip my scarf to make a dozen different styles for every occassion. Whether she is in jeans with flats, or a skirt with heels she always looks amazing, and I think of her every time I put on my scarf.
These two women are so precious to me, and I miss both of them terribly. Every time I look in my closet to pick out an outfit I remember where I was with my beautiful mom when I bought it, and whenever I wrap my scarf and pin it into place I think of my Amto G. Every piece of clothing represents a mood, an emotion, and a memory and I am so grateful that these two women are part of that.
So, my Stylish Sisters...who is your Fashion Inspiration?
Ma'Salaama and Happy Reminiscing!
Fashionably Yours,
The (sentimental) Mujahada in Prada
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
~Hijabi Fashions...I've got something for you!~
aSalaam uAlaikum and Good Evening My Stylish Sisters!
Insh'Allah you all enjoyed yesterday's post about Prada, and the partnership that has made it so successful throughout the years. I always enjoy learning about the "behind the scenes" happenings of my favorite fashions.
And speaking of fashions, I just got some beautiful new merchandise in from Jordan and I decided I wanted to show it to my fabulous followers before sharing it with anyone else. All of these items are brand new, straight from some of the hottest boutiques in Amman. A couple of the scarves were very tempting to keep, but luckily for all of you, I have nooooo room for any more hijabs at the moment, so get 'em before I change my mind!! :)
I'll give a little description under each picture, along with a price. All payments can be made through my 100% secure PayPal account, so if you see anything you can't live without, please leave me a comment or send me a message through Google connect and I will get back to you immediately with payment information insh'Allah!
Ma'Salaama and Happy Browsing!
Fashionably Yours,
The (Scarf Obsessed) Mujahada in Prada
Insh'Allah you all enjoyed yesterday's post about Prada, and the partnership that has made it so successful throughout the years. I always enjoy learning about the "behind the scenes" happenings of my favorite fashions.
And speaking of fashions, I just got some beautiful new merchandise in from Jordan and I decided I wanted to show it to my fabulous followers before sharing it with anyone else. All of these items are brand new, straight from some of the hottest boutiques in Amman. A couple of the scarves were very tempting to keep, but luckily for all of you, I have nooooo room for any more hijabs at the moment, so get 'em before I change my mind!! :)
I'll give a little description under each picture, along with a price. All payments can be made through my 100% secure PayPal account, so if you see anything you can't live without, please leave me a comment or send me a message through Google connect and I will get back to you immediately with payment information insh'Allah!
Ma'Salaama and Happy Browsing!
Fashionably Yours,
The (Scarf Obsessed) Mujahada in Prada
Cell Phone Charms
Adorable filigree cell phone charms with crystal accents. The two on the right are circular charms, with a crystal accent inside the circle. Available colors as shown.
(Gift boxes available for $1.00 each)
$3.50 each
2 for $6.00
Close up of the flower detailing on the circular charms.
Mesbeha
(Prayer Beads)
Gorgeous crystal Mesbeha (prayer beads). Available (from left) in Clear Crystal, Dark Grey, Light Brown, Red, Green, Lavender, Sky Blue, Golden Yellow, and Light Pink. You will not find Mesbeha like this anywhere in America, they are truly beautiful enough to carry with you or to hang up as decoration. They measure 10" from top loop to the bottom of the dangle.
$7.99 each
2 for $15.00
(These come individually bagged, and make wonderful presents! Gift boxes available for $1.00 each)
Close up of the Dark Grey, and Light Pink Mesbeha to show chain and crystal details.
Tube Style Underscarves
Stretchy, thick, and the perfect size to wear under your favorite scarves, these underscarves are great to keep your hair secure under your scarf, or to add a flash of color to your look. Available in Lime (above), Light Lavender, Bright Coral, Turquoise, Vanilla, and Classic Red.
$4.00 each
3 for $10.00
Prayer Outfits
Two piece prayer outfits, with top khimar piece, and long skirt. The top has a pretty, decorative trim, and the skirt has an elastic waist to allow this set to fit any size up to US size 14. Available in three prints: Navy with Baby's Breath, Navy with Roses, and Brown Cotton Flower. 100% cotton, and machine washable.
$19.99 per set
Navy Roses
Brown Cotton Flower
Navy Baby's Breath
Fashion Hijabs
Yes, I saved the best for last. All of these scarves are high quality, fashion prints straight from Jordan, and all measurements and prices are listed after each picture. Enjoy!
Mod Leaf
Classy modern leaf design with polka dots.
White with Black Print
21" x 58" / 100% Silk
$17.99
Sophisticated Stripes
Olive green scarf with contrasting turquoise, burgundy, yellow, and pale green stripes.
Color as shown.
20" x 66" / Cotton-Poly
$10.99
Glam Gold
Beautiful, shimmery scarf with a modern flower print.
Gold with Brown Flowers
19" x 66" / 100% Silk
$17.99
Abstract Spring
This vibrant scarf is splashed with fabulous abstract flowers.
Color as shown
20" x 62"/ 100% Silk
$15.99
Glittering Grey
This gorgeous grey and green scarf is extra stretchy, which is great if you want to experiment with different ways of wrapping it. Lined along one edge with tiny crystals (as shown) it can be worn casually, or for a special ocassion.
Color as shown
19" x 62" / 100% Polyester
$11.99
Tic Tac Toe
My favorite of the group, this fabulous scarf has prints ranging from polka dots, to checkerboard, to floral. A beautiful combination of white, black, turquoise and purple.
21" x 58" / 100% Silk
$17.99
Spots and Stripes
A classic combination of stripes and spots, this scarf looks great with jeans or an abaya.
White, Navy, and Red
20" x 60" / 100% Silk
$15.99
Dazzling Dots
Oversized dots and a simple border make this a classy and chic scarf.
Color as shown
20" x 58" / 100% Polyester
$12.99
Op Art
Funky and fun, these Op Art scarves are bold, but classy.
Black and Lt. Grey / Turquoise and Cobalt
20" x 58" / 100% Cotton
$10.99
Saturday, March 27, 2010
~Stylishly Casual~
aSalaam uAlaikum and Good Evening My Stylish Sisters!
You know, I just realized that it's hard for me to blog about fashion, beauty, and style when I've been living in sweatpants and hoodies for almost two weeks now. My days lately have consisted of unpacking, organizing, and making room for way too much stuff in way too little of a space.
So, it got me to thinking...why not blog about those comfy, soothing, casual clothes that go along with chicken soup, and a good book on a rainy day? After all, I met my husband when I was wearing a pair of VS Pink sweats, toe socks, and flip flops. (he still refers to those beloved toe socks as my "toe gloves") I mean, isn't our casual wear important enough to mention? Don't our fleece sweats and oversized sweaters deserve the same credit as our skinny jeans and stilettos? I think they do- even more actually, because these are the clothes we look forward to slipping into after a long hard day,
So here it is....my ode to those Absolutely Fabulous Casual Clothes...
You know, I just realized that it's hard for me to blog about fashion, beauty, and style when I've been living in sweatpants and hoodies for almost two weeks now. My days lately have consisted of unpacking, organizing, and making room for way too much stuff in way too little of a space.
So, it got me to thinking...why not blog about those comfy, soothing, casual clothes that go along with chicken soup, and a good book on a rainy day? After all, I met my husband when I was wearing a pair of VS Pink sweats, toe socks, and flip flops. (he still refers to those beloved toe socks as my "toe gloves") I mean, isn't our casual wear important enough to mention? Don't our fleece sweats and oversized sweaters deserve the same credit as our skinny jeans and stilettos? I think they do- even more actually, because these are the clothes we look forward to slipping into after a long hard day,
So here it is....my ode to those Absolutely Fabulous Casual Clothes...
Socks
I have learned that there are two types of women in this world. Those who can't stand to sleep in socks, and those who can't stand to sleep without socks. I am one of the latter. Although I loooove my flip flops (I do live in Cali afterall!) I absolutely can't stand to walk around my house barefoot, nor can I handle going to sleep without a pair of nice, cozy socks protecting my tootsies. My husband makes fun of me, because he's never seen me wear a pair of plain white socks. No way, tooo boring for me. I love funky socks with stripes, cartoon characters, or silly sayings on them. When it comes to socks the crazier and more colorful the better! So tell me, which type of woman are you?
Loungewear
Now, I realize I will probably get some disagreement from some ladies when I say this but I'm going to say it anyway: I do not condone wearing loungewear outside of the house... except for two occassions. One is traveling, and the other is if you are going into or being released from the hospital. Don't get me wrong, I'm as big a fan of Juicy Couture velour suits as any girl is... but to me, if we start cruising the mall or going to the movies in our sweats then we will no longer have any right to complain about how lazily men dress. (This really only applies to America, where guys think it's acceptable to show the world the print on their boxers, and choose which tee shirt to wear based on which one has the fewest pizza grease stains on it.) But there is no reason we can't wear these trendy little track suits around our house, a wonderful way to stay comfy but still look like a diva for our hubbies.
Hoodie, Lounge Pants, and Tee available at www.Aeropostale.com
Personally though, I prefer Aeropostale lounge wear to Juicy Couture any day. Not only are their pieces a quarter of the price, but they are cute, quality made, and always have the best options of mixing and matching tees, sweats, and hoodies. I love their tunic-length hoodies to wear around my house when non-mahram men are coming and going. I just pull up the hood, tighten the ties and don't have to worry about scrambling to grab a scarf.
Accessories
I'm pretty sure most of you ladies are thinking I've lost my mind. I mean we are, after all, talking about loungewear; about relaxation and comfort. But in my opinion just because we are sitting in our house, doesn't mean we can't accessorize our outfits. It's especially important that those of us ladies who wear hijab do our best to take care of ourselves and look our best for our husbands. It is easy to fall into the normal routine of the day, spending our time and our effort on maintaining our kids and our husbands and our house, while bypassing our own grooming. But it only takes a few minutes to pull our hair into a sleek ponytail, dab some lipgloss and mascara on, spray a couple of spritzes of perfume on our neck and throw on a couple pieces of jewelry to keep that flame of love at least flickering. Here are some of my favorite feminine frills that we can use to get glossy, but still kick back and be casual.
Headbands
Headbands are a great way to look feminine and cute, but they are also a wonderful way to keep your hair out of your eyes throughout your day of cooking and cleaning. I personally always have my hair pulled back, even when I'm around the house. Continuing to pull your hair into a tight ponytail can cause breakage, damage, and eventually thinning or even balding. Using a headband to loosely pull your hair back is the perfect way to give your hair a break, look pretty for your hubby and keep those annoying little flyaways out of your eyes. Here are a few that are especially cute:
Flower Headband from http://www.jestjewels.com/ Green and Pink Headbands from http://www.ecrater.com/
Printed Wide Headbands From http://www.stylishmode.com/
Slippers
No matter what the season is it is always important to take care of your feet. You're on them at least 25 hours a day, stuffing them into uncomfortable shoes, neglecting and abusing them. They deserve to be just as comfortable as the rest of your body, so why not spoil them while you can? A wonderful way to give those tooties the attention they deserve is by splurging on some truly luxurious slippers to wear around the house. Here are some I found that look wonderfully plush and comfy:
Ugg Slippers from www.Nordstrom.com
Jewelry
Some of you may think I'm crazy talking about wearing jewelry around the house, but I think it's important to wear a little bling even when you're just having coffee with your husband or playing with your kids. When you start wearing hijab you very rarely get to wear earrings anymore, and lately I've started wearing a small pair of hoops underneath my scarf. You can get a petite, pretty pair of hoops that you can keep on at all times that will add a bit of flash, but still be comfortable enough to wear under your hijab when you're out; cook, clean, play, shower, and sleep in when you're at home. Hoops are more comfortable than studs because you don't have the post digging into your neck when you're laying down, and they look feminine and pretty. Here are some cute little at-home hoops:
Marc Jacobs "Key To My Heart" Hoops at www.Zappos.com
Small 14k Gold Hoops from www.Macys.com
In my humble opinion Casual can still be Classy, Comfortable does NOT equal Sloppy, and Simple can easily be made Simply Stylish. By just taking a couple of extra minutes a day you can look better for your husband, and to feel better about yourself. If you spend all those hours in the day making your house look its best, why not take a couple of minutes to do the same for yourself?
Ma'Salaama and Happy Lounging!
Fashionably Yours,
The (Toe Glove Loving) Mujahada in Prada
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